Business Development Manager - Interior Design & FF&E Sales

Business Development Manager – Interior Design & FF&E Sales We are seeking a driven Sales Representative to expand our vinyl-coated seating solutions in the hospitality and fast-food / retail interiors sectors. This role focuses on building strong relationships with design professionals, FF&E buyers, and procurement leads to drive adoption of high-performance brands and materials. Responsibilities Identify and target new business opportunities in hospitality, QSR, hotel, and venue seating sectors. Educate and influence designers and specifiers on product benefits: durability, stain/antimicrobial resistance, fire safety, and customizable aesthetics. Manage end-to-end sales—from sample delivery to specification support to closing. Collaborate with internal R&D and technical teams to tailor solutions. Maintain accurate CRM tracking and deliver forecast reports. Required 3+ years in sales targeting “specifying audiences” in commercial interiors, hospitality, or retail seating markets. Technical fluency with vinyl/coated fabrics and related performance attributes. Established network with designers, FF&E consultants, architects, or hospitality procurement professionals. Self-starter able to manage remote territory and travel as needed. Nice to Have Experience in healthcare or transportation seating markets. Familiarity with antimicrobial and flame-retardant fabrics. Keywords Sales Representative, Business Development, Remote Sales, Retail Seating, Hospitality Interiors, Fast Food Seating, QSR Design, Hotel FF&E, Commercial Interiors Sales, Designer Sales Rep, Specifier Sales, Vinyl Fabrics, Coated Fabrics, Performance Textiles, Antimicrobial Fabrics, Flame Retardant Fabrics, Healthcare Seating, Transportation Seating, Hospitality Procurement, Architectural Sales, Interior Design Sales, Hospitality FF&E Sales, Contract Furniture Sales, Seating Solutions. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Industries Interior Design, Hospitality, and Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing Get notified about new Business Development Manager jobs in Chicago, IL . #J-18808-Ljbffr